Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR vs Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR and Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM .

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Product
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Name Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Release Year 2006 1999
Release Date
MSRP 589 USD 9199 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Mount Nikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 150 cm 550 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 70 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Construction 17 elements  /  12 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Focal Length 70-300 mm 600 mm
Zoom Range 230 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR II
Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 80 mm 168 mm
Length 143 mm 456 mm
Weight 725 gr 5360 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 67 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-15 ET-160
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A